Bawumia Calls for National Unity to End Ghana’s Recurring Flood Crisis
Former Vice President urges experts, engineers and citizens to work together after devastating floods hit Accra
By: Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi / Emmanuel Ayiku for GhanaianNewsCanada | June 30, 2026
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for a united national effort to tackle Ghana’s recurring flood crisis, describing the challenge as one that transcends politics and demands the collective expertise of all stakeholders.
Speaking during a visit to flood-affected communities in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Bawumia appealed to government, engineers, hydrologists, urban planners, environmental experts and citizens to work together to develop lasting solutions to the country’s perennial flooding problem.
He stressed that flooding has evolved into a national emergency that cannot be addressed through partisan politics, urging all Ghanaians to place the country’s interests above political differences.
“All our energies, all our talents, all the engineers, all the hydrologists, we have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country,” Dr. Bawumia said.
His remarks come in the wake of severe flooding triggered by torrential rains that inundated several parts of the Greater Accra Region, leaving lives lost, homes submerged, businesses damaged and thousands of residents displaced. Emergency agencies, including the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ghana Armed Forces, have since intensified rescue and relief operations in the affected communities.
Dr. Bawumia also appealed to individuals, corporate organisations and humanitarian groups to support families affected by the disaster through donations and other forms of assistance, noting that many victims have lost their homes, personal belongings and sources of livelihood.
The former Vice President emphasized that while emergency relief is essential, Ghana must focus on implementing long-term measures to reduce the impact of flooding. He said sustainable solutions would require improved drainage infrastructure, proper urban planning, strict enforcement of building regulations and responsible waste management.
His comments echoed growing concerns among disaster management experts, who have repeatedly warned that rapid urbanisation, blocked drainage systems and construction on waterways continue to worsen flooding in many parts of the country.
The appeal comes as the government revealed that Ghana experienced an unprecedented volume of rainfall in June 2026, with the Interior Minister stating that the country recorded its highest monthly rainfall since records began in 1995. Authorities say the exceptional downpours overwhelmed drainage systems and contributed significantly to the widespread flooding witnessed across the capital and other parts of the country.
As recovery efforts continue, Dr. Bawumia expressed hope that the recent disaster would serve as a turning point for Ghana to adopt a coordinated and long-term approach to flood prevention, ensuring that lives, property and critical infrastructure are better protected in the future.
